Smoak v. McClure

Oxner, Justice.

The question presented is what estate was acquired by Ben Garris under the deed from his father, E. M. Garris, dated September 1, 1909, and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court of Dorchester County on June 14, 1910. It recites a consideration “of the sum of the love and affection I have for my son and one Dollar”. The granting clause reads:

“Do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said Ben Garris, his natural life time, then to heirs or next of kin in case he has no heirs.”

The habendum clause is regular in form, as follows:

“To have and to hold, all and singular, the…